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3D RAILROAD (3DRR) MASTER DEMO README
Note: The ReadMe.doc version of this document contains better formatting.
You should open it if possible and use this text version only if you run into
problems opening the *.doc version.
INSTALLATION
Demo System Requirements:
Windows 95
Pentium 166 MHz CPU (or faster) or 100% compatible
32 MB of free hard disk space
32 MB of memory (more is better)
256-color capable display or better
CD-ROM (unless the demo was downloaded online as a zip file)
Mouse
This demo also requires DirectX 5 or later. For your convenience, DirectX 5 is supplied. If needed, you can
install DirectX by using the Windows Explorer and double-clicking the 'dx5eng.exe' file that is placed
inside the demo's root directory after installation, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you try to start
the demo and DirectX isn't available, you'll see a message indicating this, then the program will exit.
To install 3DRR Master from a demo CD-ROM, startup the Setup.exe file from the Start/Run menu or by
double-clicking it from the Windows Explorer, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To install the zipped version of the demo, unzip the RRMDemo.zip file to the desired location on your hard
disk, then run the Setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
See "Trying Out the 3D Railroad Master Demo" below for a brief description of how to run the demo.
PERFORMANCE TIPS
This demo (and the program) runs well on 32 MB systems that have a reasonable amount of free drive space
available for virtual memory use when/if needed. However, if frequent hard drive accesses occur, they may
result in performance degradation during gameplay. If you notice momentary hesitations, check to see if
your hard drive access light is coming on at these times (it most likely is). In this case (and in general), here
are some tips you might find useful for improving performance:
1. Quit any other applications that may also be running at the same time as 3D Railroad Master.
2. If you have been running your system for an extended period of time, or otherwise using it extensively,
shut down your system and restart to clean up memory and other system resources.
3. If you have a 32 MB system, consider upgrading your system with more memory. Memory chip prices are
economical these days and can improve performance substantially, particularly related to 3D graphic
intensive applications such as 3D Railroad Master. Consider increasing your system to 64 MB if possible.
4. Make sure sufficient free drive space is available for the Windows 95 virtual memory swap file. This file is
allocated by Windows 95 when you start your system. It's size is determined by the system based on how
much free hard drive space is available (usually on your C drive unless you have changed it). If this file is too
small because you are low on hard drive space, it can also have a significant negative impact on
performance.
TRYING OUT THE 3D RAILROAD MASTER DEMO
Please keep in mind that many additional layouts, 3D scenes/objects, backdrops, etc., are provided in the full
release version of the program. Also, all of the program's functionality is enabled in the full release version.
Some features are disabled in this demonstration version of the program. For example, you can't change the
trains, cargo, or delivery schedules (the save option has been disabled).
So that it is small enough to download from the web, the 3D Railroad Master demo comes with a single
sample game layout, called Demo. To run the demo, select 3D Railroad Master Demo from the Windows
Start menu or double-click the RRM.EXE application from within a Windows Explorer window.
Once the demo starts, at the main menu, click Help and review the cab controls, short-cut keys, and other
help information. Afterwards, click the Start Game button on the main menu, then click Demo to load the
demo game layout. When the layout's overview map appears, move the mouse pointer over stations (small
squares containing an "S") to review their names and locations, then click the Play button at the bottom of
the tools (a right-facing indicator button that looks something like this ">" ).
Below is a listing of the delivery schedule for the demo layout (you may want to print out this ReadMe
document for easy reference while playing the game). Also below is a 2D plan overview of the demo layout
(it was created with 3D Railroad Concept And Design). The object of the game is to try to successfully pick
up and deliver all cargo as described below in the schedule while making as few mistakes as possible, and in
the quickest time possible, to obtain the best score. The game ends once all cargo has been delivered. Note
that all 3 difficulty levels are the same for this demo, but in the release version, you may choose among game
missions of varying difficulty and complexity.
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3D Railroad Master Demo Schedule:
1. Start in front of the Claxtonville Freight Station.
2. Pick up flour on the adjacent track at Grainworks, Inc..
3. Pull forward adjacent to the siding (point C), uncouple the engine, and couple to the box car and cattle
car.
4. Pull forward and pick up cattle at Double X Cattle Ranch, then couple back to the train cars and
caboose.
5. Traverse the figure 8 loops, then back into Upper Crust Bakery and deliver the flour.
6. Throw the switch to enter the figure 8 and deliver the cattle to Marvello's Meat Company.
7. Back up to Claxtonville Lumber and pick up lumber.
8. Pull forward, then back up along the lower siding to deliver the lumber to Pahrump's Furniture; and pick
up furniture while there.
9. Pick up cement at Carlostoppi's Cement Company.
10. Go forward to the Grocer's Warehouse siding, then back up and deliver the meat.
11. Finish by crossing the figure 8, then take the outer loop and deliver both the furniture and cement to the
Claxtonville Freight Station.
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Demo Layout (3D Railroad 2D plan view)
Note: illustration only available in the ReadMe.doc version of this document.
Again, thank you for trying out the 3D Railroad Master demo. We hope you enjoy it and will be interested in
purchasing the full release version of the program. As mentioned, the full version provides dozens of ready-
to-play layouts, many additional train cars and scenery objects, allows editing/creating delivery schedules,
adding custom cargo, and more.
You may contact Abracadata toll free at 1-800-451-4871 or visit our web site at www.abracadata.com for
additional information about Abracadata, Ltd. products or to purchase 3D Railroad Master.